Theatre: I Am My Own Wife
to 7 November
The Pulitzer Prize winning one-hander about the life of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, a German transvestite caught up in the great European dramas of the 20th century.
FULL MOON HIKE
2 November
An uphill 10km vineyard trail with spectacular views over the winelands and across to Table Mountain, making the most of the sunset and the moonrise. Vehicles available to transport to the halfway point. Bring snacks and drinks (or buy at the centre), torch, jacket, hiking boots.
Dance: Cape Dance Company
3 November - 7 November
From their sell-out performance at the Grahamstown Festival, the company presents new works by local and international choreographers including Adele Blank, Mamela Nyamza, Gregory Vuyani Maqoma and Michael Thomas.
FNB Whisky Live Festival
4 November - 6 November
The largest consumer whisky show in the world aims to demystify the appreciation of whisky. Over 180 brands from all over the world will be represented.
Ballet: The Nutcracker
4 November - 7 November
The popular ballet is reinvented by South Africa’s innovative choreographers Adele Blank and David Gouldie.
CPO Symphony Season: David Lively
5 November
Conducted by Yasuo Shinozaki, the renowned American pianist performs works including Busoni's Piano Concerto and Respighi's Fontane di Roma.
MUSIC: GOLDFISH
6 November
Back from another international tour, the immensely popular Capetonian music fundis perform their jazzy, deep house, electro tunes.
OPERA: GYPSY PASSIONS
6 November - 7 November
Professor Kamal Khan, Director of the UCT Opera School, presents a programme of staged and costumed operatic works, showcasing the vocal talents of the UCT Opera School and the Cape Town Opera Studio.
The Wonderful wines of Darling
7 November
A wine tasting hosted by the wine maker of Cloof wine estate followed by a three course dinner paired with wine.
Music: Derek Gripper
7 November
The Cape Town guitarist and composer performs a fusion of classical and indigenous music.
MUSIC: FRESHLYGROUND
7 November
The dynamic and hugely successful Afro-Fusion band performs.
DISCOVERY CAPE TIMES BIG WALK
8 November
Started in 1903, this is one of the oldest annual charity walks in the world, with as many as 25 000 people walking routes of 5km to 80km across the peninsula.
CAPE QUARTER GRAND OPENING: SYMPHONY OF LIGHT
8 November
A performance of music and opera by Sterling EQ, Hout Bay Strings and Fire Poi dancers. Laser and lighting make way for fire performances and UV reflective puppetry.
ARTSCAPE 10
8 November
A celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Artscape with classical, contemporary and jazz music and dance performances showcasing the rich culture and performance art of the Western Cape.
COSMO SUMMER FASHION
11 November
An Egyptian-themed showcase of all the fashions featured in the Cosmopolitan Summer Edition. The main event is followed by an after party.
Balletscapes
11 November - 21 November
In celebration of 75 years of excellence, South Africa's premier ballet company presents the contemporary piece African Landscapes alongside the traditional classical ballet, Paquita.
Cricket: Cape Cobras (W Cape) v Highveld Lions (Gauteng)
12 November
A SuperSport Series match.
CPO Symphony Season: Bridget Rennie-Salonen & Gaylen-Rose Sales
12 November
Owain Arwel Hughes conducts the flute soloist and the harpist in a performance of works including Mozart's Overture Le Nozzedi Figaro and Concerto for Flute and Harp as well as Mahler's Symphony No.1.
Concert: The Parlotones World Tour 2009
13 November
The hugely popular South African alternative rock band performs as part of an international tour.
2009 NEUROLEADERSHIP SUMMIT
13 November
Speakers who attended the summit in Los Angeles give feedback to South Africans on developing leadership.
MUSIC FESTIVAL: FORBIDDEN FRUIT
13 November - 15 November
A 3 day event featuring 18 top South African bands including Zebra & Giraffe, Prime Circle, Cherry Vinyl, Just Jinjer, aKING, Kurt Darren and Josie Field.
Cape Town Concert Series: Ben Schoeman
14 November
The critically acclaimed South African pianist performs works by Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Brahms and others.
DANCE XPLOSION 09
15 November
Young and upcoming dancers tell stories through ballet, African and contemporary dance.
MUSIC: MENDELSSOHN'S ELIJAH
15 November
The New Apostolic Choir, Orchestra and soloists are conducted by Clarke Schilder.
THEATRE: THE RAT PACK
16 November - 28 November
A recreation of the 1960s swing, jazz and rock 'n roll era made famous by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr.
SPOKEN WORD FESTIVAL
17 November - 21 November
A showcase of performance poetry and storytelling including collaborations, beat-box masters backing poetry, musical scores to stories and social commentary in rapid rhyme.
THEATRE: God of Carnage
18 November - 12 December
Following successful seasons in the West End and on Broadway in February, this award-winning play explores the challenges and methods that parents adopt when dealing with the unruly behaviour of their children.
Theatre: Three Wiser Men
18 November - 30 December
Take a Muslim doctor, a Jewish linguist and the son of a Pentecostal preacher... three of Cape Town's favourite comedians; Riaad Moosa, Nik Rabinowitz and Marc Lottering are directed by another South African favourite, David Kramer.
Music: Chris De Burgh in concert
19 November
The international superstar returns to South Africa.
CPO Symphony Season: Philippe Quint
19 November
Owain Arwel Hughes conducts the Grammy Award-nominated solo violinist in a performance of works including Bernstein's Candide Overture, Korngold's Violin Concerto in D major and Shostakovich's Symphony No. 10 in E minor.
Showjumping World Cup Qualifier
19 November - 22 November
The last leg of the World Cup Show Jumping Championship which is also an Olympic and World Equestrian Games qualifier with all the top horses and riders in the country competing. Other highlights include entertainment, food stalls and children’s activities.
The Wonderful wines of Darling
21 November
A wine tasting hosted by the wine maker of Ormonde wine estate followed by a three course dinner paired with wine.
KIRSTENBOSCH SUMMER CONCERT: JOHNNY CLEGG
22 November
'The White Zulu' is one of South Africa's best loved celebrities across all ages and cultures and an icon of the South African Music scene.
Happy Birthday Ballet
22 November
Stars of past and present grace the stage as the Cape Town City Ballet relives the glory moments of its illustrious 75 years.
CHERRY PICKING SEASON
23 November - 1 January
Take a picnic and make a day of it.
Voice of Angels
25 November
A performance by the world-renowned Tygerberg Children's Choir.
CPO Symphony Season: Melvyn Tan
26 November
Conducted by Owain Arwel Hughes, the renowned Singaporean concert pianist performs works including Schumann's Piano Concerto in A minor and Bruckner's Symphony No. 4 in E flat major.
GOLF: 10th ANNIVERSARY GARY PLAYER INTERNATIONAL
26 November - 29 November
South Africa’s premier charity golf event this year hosts Retief Goosen, Angel Cabrera and Sandra Gal amongst others.
Cricket: South Africa v England
27 November
A One Day International between the old rivals.
Walk of Art
27 November - 29 November
An outdoor exhibition which brings artists and art lovers together in a diverse showcase of fine art, sculpture, photography, music and theatre. There are also food stalls and a bar as well as an art workshop for kids.
Music Festival: Synergy Live
27 November - 29 November
A 3 day event featuring 19 top South African bands including Prime Circle, Goldfish, Dirty Skirts, aKING and Zebra & Giraffe.
Kirstenbosch Craft Market
29 November
180 stalls of arts and crafts, food and delicacies as well as attractions for children.
Musical: Cats
29 November - 10 January
The musical spectacular based on the poems from T.S. Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats.
Less than 10 minutes from the city centre, the house is also a short walk from a cluster of popular shops and restaurants known locally as Newlands Village – in turn a stone’s throw from the rugby and cricket stadia and Cavendish Square mall. It is also close to Kirstenbosch Gardens, the famous winelands of Constantia Village and is in a central position to reach all of the most popular beaches within 20 minutes.
From the pretty lane that turns off shady Newlands Avenue, the only sign of the house is an unassuming pedestrian gate in the wall. On stepping through and on to the rolling lawn, the original façade of the old house is revealed, with its shuttered windows and long, low stoep. From here, French doors lead directly into the main reception rooms all of which have wonderfully high ceilings, intriguing objets d’art, original artworks and an overwhelming aura of peace and welcome. An incredibly well-stocked kitchen and scullery offer every gadget a chef might desire as well as a fabulous cold storage room.
A light-filled corridor runs the length of the house, linking the old with the new. At the back, a huge family room has been created which spills out onto another large covered stoep. From there the bedroom wing is entered, offering three bedrooms downstairs and the master suite upstairs.
Outside, the long pool is the dominating feature of the garden, and a covered veranda runs along the length of it. A large fireplace in the middle of the veranda has a dining table to one side and sofas to the other - the ideal place to lean back with a glass of wine, soak up the sun and gaze up at the dramatic silhouette of Table Mountain.
